Make this healthy Tom Collins mocktail in just 5 minutes with 3 ingredients. The most refreshing mocktail you'll ever have is just as delicious as the original - but less sweet. Cucumber, lemon & soda water is all you need!
Why you will love it
- It's quick - done in less than 3 minutes
- It's easy - just puree cucumber, mix with lemon juice and top with soda water
- It's good for you - no alcohol, no sugar, just loads of cucumber & lemon
- It's super refreshing and perfect to sip on a hot summer day
- It looks fancy with its beautiful green color and delicious foam
- No fancy equipment needed - I use a blender and a shaker, but you can make it without both
What you need to make it
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Soda water can be switched for another unflavored sparkling water
- Lemon needs to be fresh - save the bottled kind for something else
- Cucumber - if you enjoy cucumber flavor it can be worth it splurging on a nice, organic and locally sourced cucumber as these tend to have more flavor
- Toothpick is used to create a decoration for the mocktail and can be skipped
How to make it
- Start by peeling the cucumber and cutting it into smaller pieces, then add these to a blender. Blend for a minute or so until there are no large pieces left.
- Pour the cucumber puree into a tumbler
- Squeeze in the lemon
- Close the lid tightly and shake for 15 seconds
- Fill up a highball glass with ice cubes
- Remove the top lid from the shaker, and pour the cucumber and lemon over the ice through the shaker's built-in strainer
- Fill up with soda water
- If you like, decorate with a slice of cucumber and some cucumber peel on a tooth pick
Tips & tricks
- Make it sweeter by switching soda water for sprite
- Make it less sour by reducing the amount of lemon juice
- Make it a cocktail by adding a shot of gin or vodka before shaking
Recipe FAQ
Yes! Just add a shot of gin or vodka before shaking.
You can make it almost all the way ahead of time - just don't top up with soda water until just before serving.
Yes, you can either puree your cucumber in a food processor or with a handheld immersion blender - or just smash it up with a muddler or something else you have on hand.
Yes - two ways:
1. Shake it in a glass jar instead (remember to close the lid tightly) and then strain into the glass
2. Strain the cucumber puree into the glass straight away and and then mix together with the lemon juice before adding ice cubes
A Tom Collins is traditionally served in a Highball or Collins glass (which to the untrained eye look the same), and I used a highball glass for the pictures here.
You can serve it in another type of glass as well. For example, this cucumber version looks amazing in a martini glass. Just add a few ice cubes when shaking the cucumber and lemon juice and then pour straight into your martini glass before topping up with soda water.
More quick & easy mocktails
Love quick & easy mocktail twists on the classics, like this Tom Collins mocktail? Then check out these delicious options:
- Sparkling Apple Cider Vinegar Tonic
- Teheran Mule
- Mojito Mocktail
- Blue Polar Bear - Blue Lagoon Mocktail
- Kissing on The Beach - Sex on the Beach Mocktail
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Recipe
Cucumber Tom Collins Mocktail
Print RateIngredients
- ½ cucumber peeled
- 1 lemon juice of
- 3 ounces soda water
To serve
- ice cubes
- cucumber and tooth picks for decorating, can be omitted
Instructions
- Puree the peeled cucumber in a blender until there are no large cucumber pieces left.½ cucumber
- Pour cucumber puree and lemon juice into a shaker, close and shake for 15 seconds.1 lemon
- Place ice cubes in a highball glass and pour over the cucumber-lemon mixture. Top with soda water and decorate as desired. Serve immediately!3 ounces soda water, ice cubes, cucumber and tooth picks
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Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Soda water can be switched for another unflavored sparkling water
- Lemon needs to be fresh - save the bottled kind for something else
- Cucumber - if you enjoy cucumber flavor it can be worth it splurging on a nice, organic and locally sourced cucumber as these tend to have more flavor
Tips & tricks
- Make it sweeter by switching soda water for sprite
- Make it less sour by reducing the amount of lemon juice
- Make it a cocktail by adding a shot of gin or vodka before shaking
- If you don't have a blender you can either puree your cucumber in a food processor or with a handheld immersion blender - or just smash it up with a muddler or something else you have on hand
- If you don't have a shaker you can shake it in a glass jar instead (remember to close the lid tightly) and then strain into the glass, or strain the cucumber puree straight into the glass and then mix with lemon juice before adding ice cubes
- If making it ahead of time wait to top up with soda water until just before serving
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
Neha Khanuja
Sounds like such a refreshing and fun summer mocktail. I love cucumbers and have so many lying around in my fridge. I know what I am about to do in an hour! 😉
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you Neha! That's a perfect use of those cucumbers 😉 If you have the time - please come back and leave a rating when you've tried it, that makes it easier for others to find out if this is something for them!
Pam
Perfect timing as we have a bumper crop of cucumbers and I've been looking for new ways to use them!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Absolutely perfect use of those cucumbers!
Roxana
I am definitely going to make this. Perfect for summer. So easy and I have cucumbers from the garden.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Definitely try it out then Roxana, I think you will enjoy it!
Angela
Cucumber is such a great addition to this classic cocktail. So refreshing in the heat of the summer.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you, Angela! I love how refreshing the cucumber makes it!
Home Plix
Lovely recipe! Really amazing, I love it and want to do this. Thanks for sharing such an awesome recipe.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy it!
Tanja
I love it! Thank you so much., this cocktail made my evening and will probably make many more. So delicious! I will check out other recipes from your site, as I just had to completely change my diet. Cheers, Tanja
Emmeline Kemperyd
I am so happy you enjoyed it, Tanja! Thank you so much for commenting and letting me know and I hope you will enjoy my other recipe as well.
Rahul
It's really looks refreshing & i hope it will be very healthy !
Emmeline
Thank you Rahul! It sure is refreshing & healthy!
Rahul
Thank you Emmeline
Amy-Lynn Denham
I am NOT a cucumber fan, but my stepdaughter and husband are. These are a great idea for refreshing summer drinks at a family bbq. I'll keep them in mind.
Emmeline
Thank you for commenting, Amy-Lynn! Yeah seems some people just don't like cucumber? I have friends who won't go near cucumber water at the spa! But
Maartje van Sandwijk
This sounds amazing! Love cucumbers and lemons! So refreshing 🙂
Emmeline
Thank you, Maartje! Super refreshing! 😀
Miljana
Amazing recipe, amazing blog and a beautiful owner! LOVE
Emmeline
Thank you so much, Miljana! You are far too kind! <3
Nandita
I like your collection of non-alcoholic yet grown-up tasting drinks...especially the detox cocktail...surely sharing it
- Nandita
Emmeline
Thank you so much, Nandita! So happy you like them! And there are more to come, just stay tuned! 😀
Elizabeth O
looks so delicious and refreshing! this would be really good for summers. thanks for sharing this Drink's recipe.
Emmeline
You are very welcome, Elizabeth! Thank you so much for commenting!
Alma
This sounds amazing! I usually drink cucumber and lemon water anyway but I may be trying this instead.
Emmeline
Thank you for commenting, Alma! Yeah it's just like the elevated version of cucumber lemon water! Let me know if you try it!
Trisha
I am from India and Summer's here are brutal! As a result everyone is always on the look out for refreshing summer drinks and I think this will fit the bill just right! Thanks for sharing!
Emmeline
Thank you, Trisha! This would be perfect for really hot days!
Presiii
What a fancy way to hace your cucumbers. I usually drop them in a bottle of water, but thanks for sharing this. Set up is beautiful
Emmeline
Thank you for commenting! Yeah this is like the slightly 2.0 version of cucumber water 😉 A bit more work, but honestly not a lot!
Alan @ MorePassportStamps.com
Sounds refreshing! Soda water is the secret, now I know!
Emmeline
Thank you for commenting, Alan! Yes soda water makes everything just a bit more fun 😉
shelby
Cucumber is just so refreshing! I love your site it is so cute! I will definitely be visiting again.
Emmeline
Thank you, Shelby! So happy you like it! 😀
Helen Neale
I love finding a new cocktail recipe to try. I’m always so scared I am going to mess it up somehow. This looks easy enough for me though. Thanks!
Emmeline
Thank you for commenting, Helen! This is an easy one so I think you're gonna pull it off just great!
Christa
This drink looks so refreshing! I can’t wait to try it.
Emmeline
Thank you, Christa!
Sue-Tanya Mchorgh
This drink looks refreshing. I would definitely love to try it out.
Emmeline
Thank you so much for commenting! It's so refreshing!
MaJAc
I never try to make any drink before but this one seems a keeper. As a preggo lady, this drink will be perfect since i can’t drink alcohol and lime juice has been my favorite thus far.
Emmeline
Thank you for commenting! Yep perfect for preggo ladies! 😀
Czjai Reyes-Ocampo
I like cucumber concoctions. This one looks very refreshing! I have to try this out. 🙂
Emmeline
Thank you for commenting! Me too - cucumber makes everything taste so healthy and refreshing!
Gervin Khan
This looks a very refreshing drink and what I love about it is that it's non alcoholic. You've done a great job for this cocktail recipe a very unique one.
Emmeline
Thank you so much, Gervin! Love trying to create non-alcoholic cocktails that are a bit fun or new!
Adriana
Wait, not alcoholic? omg I am so making this
Emmeline
Thank you for commenting, Adriana! Nope, no alcohol what so ever! And no sugar either!
Kelly Anthony
How fun and delicious are these clean cucumber collins cocktails! Your pictures really show off your drink!
Emmeline
Thank you so much, Kelly!
Cathy
This cocktail looks so delicious and refreshing! I wouldn't mind some right now Emmeline! I love the color too! Need to try this!
Emmeline
Thank you so much, Cathy! Yep they're soo refreshing, looking forward to having these in the summer!
Ilona
This is such a cool idea of adding the cucumber to the drink. I need to try it!
Emmeline
Thank you for commenting, Ilona!
Holly
This drink looks like it came right from the spa or a beach vacation-- I would really enjoy it!
Emmeline
Thank you! That's such a compliment! 😀
Katie
This looks so refreshing! And so pretty! Would be a great drink option for a St. Patty's day party for those who don't drink.
Emmeline
Oh right! Didn't even think about that! Thanks for the inspo 😉
Kristina @ Love & Zest
Such a refreshing and healthy drink! Can't wait to give this one a try!
Emmeline
Thank you Kristina! Yes so refreshing and yummy! 😀